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Despite uptick in exports, North Korea’s trade with China sags in November: Data
Expert says DPRK appears to lack financing for imports, with low trade meaning even one shipment could impact numbers
China still throwing cash at an unused bridge to North Korea
Expert says investment reflects Chinese border law and desire to maintain ‘connectivity’ with DPRK, including for trade
How North Korea’s use-it-or-lose-it power grid impacts energy trade
The DPRK’s rickety power network means exporting electricity sometimes makes more sense than using it
North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
Timeline: From COVID-19 vaccines to preparations to reopen North Korea’s border
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from November 1 to November 30
Chinese city announces winning bids for upgrades to China-DPRK border station
Dandong contracts tech firms to install electrical systems in sign of continuing preparations to resume overland trade
North Korea imports more soap from China, dials up electricity exports
Expert says soap and surfactants may be for sterilizing imports, as rumors swirl of a restart to overland trade
After months of promising gains, North Korea-China trade stumbles in October
Sharp dip in trade hits North Korean economy already wracked by shortages, high commodity prices and food insecurity
Russian trade with North Korea totals just $651 in Q3
Minute trade figures come amid COVID spike in the Russian Far East, new uncertainty surrounding potential trade restart
China’s new COVID controls risk upending trade restart with North Korea
DPRK-China border city of Dandong asks residents to refrain from gathering as some say city under lockdown
